Debra Evalds May 7, 2021
Lewes residents have an important choice to make this Saturday in our Lewes City Council election. I strongly believe Councilman Rob Morgan has earned re-election through his service to City of Lewes residents, experience, intelligence, transparency and due diligence in all subjects that come before council. Rob has consistently sided on behalf of the residents of Lewes, especially in development issues. Rob was the sole voice of dissent in questioning the annexation of the Brittingham Parcel on New Road, as he voiced concerns about the annexation zones, pushed forward by ex-council members, that would permit high-density townhomes on the banks of Canary Creek.
David L. Greer and Dorothy P. Greet April 30, 2021
Councilman Rob Morgan, candidate for re-election to Lewes City Council, has earned our continuing support.
On recent issues before the council, Rob has been the sole voice of reason. For example, Rob has made clear his opposition to the development of the Fourth Street Forest (land under city, not county, jurisdiction, and occasionally under water), and the skyrocketing police budget (cost of souped-up automobiles and additional personnel). With his election and the election of others of like mind, we may be able to keep our small historic city from becoming the “down-town” center of a vast bedroom community.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHET POSLUSNY AND CITY OF LEWES
Nick Roth March 5, 2021
Carolyn Jones submits paperwork at city hall to become a candidate for the 2021 municipal election in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Councilman Rob Morgan and newcomer Carolyn Jones have each filed to run in the 2021 Lewes municipal election in May.
Morgan is seeking his fourth term on council, while Jones looks to fill the seat vacated by Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler, who announced earlier this year she would not seek re-election.
The election is set for Saturday, May 8.
Carolyn Jones
Jones, 79, moved to Lewes in 2008 after spending some time in Dewey Beach and Ocean View. She retired to Delaware following a long career in the Washington, D.C. area.
Two council seats up for grabs
Candidates may file for the 2021 election beginning Monday, March 1. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Nick Roth February 26, 2021
The window for candidates to file for the 2021 Lewes municipal election opens Monday, March 1.
They’ll have until Thursday, April 1, to submit paperwork to run in the Saturday, May 8 election. The seats of Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler and Councilman Rob Morgan are up for election this year. Earlier this year, Osler announced she would not seek another term.
Each seat carries a three-year term.
To be an eligible candidate, a person must be at least 21 years old, a full-time Lewes resident for at least one year and shall not have been convicted of a felony.
SUV was budgeted, but COVID cutbacks delayed acquisition
Nick Roth
The Lewes Police Department will soon add a new vehicle to its fleet.
Mayor and city council gave the OK to Police Chief Tom Spell Dec. 14 to purchase a new Ford Interceptor. A new vehicle had been budgeted for the current fiscal year, but was put on hold in the spring as the city cut expenses due to the unknown financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“One of the reasons we suspended this purchase is because we weren’t sure if we were going to be reimbursed for a lot of our COVID expenses,” said City Manager Ann Marie Townshend. “We’ve been told we will be through the CARES Act.”